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- Page 1 Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continu- ally improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
- Page 2 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s C A U T I O N Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Notices...
- Page 3 Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur décon- necte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
- Page 4 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc, with a current of 2.5A minimum. AC Adapter output polarity: C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26AWG or larger...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
About This Guide ......1 Fujitsu Contact Information ....1 Warranty . - Page 6 Troubleshooting Fujitsu Service Assistant ....49 Identifying the Problem ....49 Specific Problems .
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Page 9: Preface
Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. - Page 10 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...
- Page 11 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
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Page 13: Unpacking
Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. -
Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Display Panel E-Mail Button Closed Cover Switch Stereo Speaker Quick Point Pointing Device Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook... -
Page 15: Left-Side Panel Components
Flexible Bay (DVD/CD-RW drive installed) LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate either the standard DVD/CD-RW Drive or an optional bay battery. If neither device is installed, the weight saver should be installed. -
Page 16: Right-Side Panel Components
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o PC Card Slot Headphone Jack Mini-VGA Connector PC Card Eject Button Air Vents IEEE 1394 Port Anti-theft Lock Slot Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS... -
Page 17: Back Panel Components
The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection. -
Page 18: Bottom Components
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Screw Hole for Removing the Keyboard Battery Bay Release Button BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. -
Page 19: Status Indicator Panel
Identifier AC Adapter Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook note- book. These symbols tell you how each of those compo- nents are operating. (Figure 2-9) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. -
Page 20: Battery Charging Indicator
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-10) P O I N T If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not... -
Page 21: Keyboard
Windows Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. -
Page 22: Function Keys
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. -
Page 23: Quick Point Pointing Device
Right Button Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of your notebook. -
Page 24: Quick Point Device Control Adjustment
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o QUICK POINT DEVICE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. -
Page 25: Volume Control
Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. P O I N T Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external... -
Page 26: Flexible Bay Devices
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-ROM combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. - Page 27 Hot-swapping To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps: 1. Prior to performing the hot-swap, make sure you have a charged main battery installed, or an AC Adapter is powering the system. If your system is in Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
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Page 28: Lifebook Application Panel
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o E-Mail Notification E-Mail button LifeBook Application Panel One of the unique features of your LifeBook is the Life- Book Application Panel. -
Page 29: Using The E-Mail Notification Led
can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. P O I N T The E-mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an e-mail program. Enabling/disabling Application Launcher button In the center of each application setup page is a Specify the Button Action field. - Page 30 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o placed it where you would like, release the mouse button. P O I N T S If you have your display set to 256K colors the basic display will appear no matter which one you select.
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Page 33: Power Sources
DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has five possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an optional high-capacity Lithium ion battery, an optional modular Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter, or an optional Auto/ Airline adapter. -
Page 34: Display Panel
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Display Panel Latch Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active- matrix technology. -
Page 35: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. -
Page 36: Booting The System
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin. -
Page 37: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook
Although the icon remains on the screen, you need invoke it only once. When you click Click Me!, addi- tional features of the Fujitsu Service Assistant are launched. G e t t i n g S t a r t e d... -
Page 38: Power Management
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. -
Page 39: Display Timeout
Using the Hibernation Feature 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons. DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. - Page 40 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
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Page 43: Lithium Ion Battery
Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. -
Page 44: Replacing The Battery
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged... -
Page 45: External Usb Floppy Disk Drive
External USB Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook notebook has an external USB floppy disk drive which can read and write information on remov- able 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. P O I N T Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. -
Page 46: Dvd/Cd-Rw Combo Drive
Applications CD- ROM for instructions on installing you DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive software. You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at www.fujitsupc.com for current updated drivers. C A U T I O N Do not operate your DVD/CD-RW drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface. -
Page 47: Removing Media
Figure 4-5 Loading/Removing Media REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. -
Page 48: Using The Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive On Battery Power
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r P O I N T S Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone. -
Page 49: Pc Cards
PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: Fax/data modem cards Local area network (LAN) cards IDE solid-state disk cards SCSI cards Wireless LAN (802.11b) cards Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or... -
Page 50: Memory Upgrade Module
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with 128MB of on-board high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an addi-... -
Page 51: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module
2. Allow the system to start booting and press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information) Use the right arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup menu. - Page 52 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen.
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Page 53: Device Ports
The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. -
Page 54: Microphone Jack
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r P O I N T If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
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Page 57: Fujitsu Service Assistant
Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting Table
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......page 50 DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems . -
Page 59: Floppy Disk Drive Problems
Problem The DVD/CD-RW Access The Windows DVD/CD-RW indicator on the Status auto insertion function is Indicator Panel blinks at active and is checking to see if regular intervals when no a DVD/CD-RW disc is ready to DVD/CD-RW disc is in the run. -
Page 60: Memory Problems
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You have connected an Your operating system external keyboard or a software is not setup with mouse and it seems to be the correct software driver locking up the system. -
Page 61: Pc Card Problems
Problem PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC The card is not properly Card slot does not work or installed. is locking up the system. The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation. - Page 62 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Your LifeBook notebook The power management turns off all by itself. parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.
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Page 63: Shutdown And Startup Problems
Close all applications and try the button again. Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information) Make sure you have the right password. -
Page 64: Video Problems
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you made them when you start it. - Page 65 Problem The display goes blank by The notebook has gone into itself after you have been Video timeout, Standby mode, using it. Suspend mode or Hibernation mode because you have not used it for a period of time. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.
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Page 66: Miscellaneous Problems
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You have connected an Your external monitor external monitor and it is not compatible with does not come on. -
Page 67: Power On Self Test Messages
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual. -
Page 68: Emergency Dvd Tray Release
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. -
Page 69: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software
PowerQuest® Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything that was installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. - Page 70 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
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Page 71: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance... - Page 72 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
- Page 73 4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
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Page 74: Batteries
L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x Outlet Type United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Mexico, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin... -
Page 75: Media Care
MEDIA CARE Caring for your Media (DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM) Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- ably if given reasonable care. Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use. Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. - Page 76 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
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Page 77: Specifications
Specifications... - Page 78 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
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Page 79: Configuration Label
Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration P/N: AEDXXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCXXXXXX P2040, TM5800 800, 10T, XP, 20G, 128M Model # MICROPROCESSOR 800MHz Crusoe TM5800 processor with... -
Page 80: Features
Optional Flexible Bay battery: Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V, 3400 mAh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 40W, supplying 16V DC with a current of 2.5A to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC16 which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). -
Page 81: Popular Accessories
POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrade 128MB SDRAM Expansions External USB floppy drive Power Main Lithium ion battery High-capacity main Lithium ion battery Auto/Airline Adapter... -
Page 82: Windows Xp Home Software Only
Fujitsu Service Assistant The LifeBook notebook includes a sophisticated, full- featured troubleshooting utility that can assist you in solving most problems you might encounter. The Fujitsu Service Assistant is an interactive support tool that provides automated diagnosis and solutions for your hardware and software problems. - Page 83 Glossary...
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Page 85: Glossary
Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. An industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in mobile computers. ACPI deter- mines how a computer’s BIOS, operating system, and peripherals communicate with each other about power management. - Page 86 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.
- Page 87 Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro- processor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment. Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating...
- Page 88 L i f e B o o k P S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t S-Video Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor. System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro- nizes the operation of the system and is counted to...
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Page 90: Floppy Disk
........66 Fujitsu BatteryAid ......74 Fujitsu LifeBook storing . - Page 91 Optical Digital Audio-Out Jack ....8 PC Card access indicator ......12 care .
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